Sakura Tissue-Tek Xpress x120 User Manual

CARE OF THE INSTRUMENT
7.8 Revised 10/02/2012
NOTE: Refer to “Section 6, Consumables and Accesso-
ries”, for information on obtaining drip tray liners.
Weekly Maintenance
Exterior Cleaning
Keep the exterior of the Tissue-Tek Xpress x120 cabi-
net free of dust and clutter. Generally, wiping with a clean
cloth moistened with water is all that is needed to keep the
cabinet dust free. Do not use solvents of any kind on the
front of the control panel. To disinfect the keypad, wipe
with 70% ~ 80% ethanol or isopropanol, and allow to air
dry. The acrylic doors may be cleaned with a glass
cleaner and soft cloth.
Retort Cleaning
WARNING: MAY CONTAIN BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE.
DISPOSE OF CONTENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL REGULATIONS.
NOTE: Open the retort lids manually as necessary to
facilitate cleaning operations. Be sure to close the lids
when finished cleaning.
Clean the inside of Retorts #1 and #2 and the retort
flanges with a lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl
alcohol, then wipe dry. After cleaning, manually close the
retort lids.
WARNING: RETORTS #3, #4, AND UNLOADING
RETORT HAVE HOT SURFACES.
Clean the inside of Retorts #3, #4, unloading retort, and
the retort flanges with a lint-free cloth moistened with a
xylene substitute, then wipe dry. After cleaning, manually
close the retort lids.
Use the paraffin scraper (see “Section 6, Consumables
and Accessories” for details) from the retort shelf inside
the instrument. Clean excess paraffin residue from the
retort shelf inside the instrument with a lint-free cloth
moistened with a xylene substitute, then wipe dry.
Retort Mesh Filter Cleaning
WARNING: MAY CONTAIN BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE.
DISPOSE OF CONTENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL REGULATIONS.
The retort mesh filters aid in ensuring that any debris
generated during processing does not enter reagent
containers or the paraffin ovens. If excessive debris
accumulates, the filling and draining processes for the
retorts may be affected.
To ensure proper filling and draining of all retorts, clean
the retort mesh filters weekly.
To clean the retort mesh filters:
1. Open the Retort Access Door (Figure 7-N). The Access
Door supports will retain the door in the open position.
Figure 7-N
NOTE: Open the retort lids manually as necessary to
facilitate mesh filter removal for cleaning.
2. Insert the Retort Mesh Filter Removal Tool (see
“Section 6, Consumables and Accessories” for de-
tails) into the retort and engage the hub in the center
of the filter. Turn the removal tool counterclockwise to
unlock the mesh filter, then pull the filter free from the
retort (Figure 7-O).
Figure 7-O

Sakura Tissue-Tek Xpress x120 Specifications

General

Brand	Sakura
Model	Tissue-Tek Xpress x120
Category	Computer Hardware
Language	English